Jacksonville Beach: Duval Drive #1
About
Jacksonville Beach: Duval Drive #1 is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about 1.3 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach. Lifeguards are on duty here, making it a straightforward spot for a swim or a day on the sand. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jacksonville Beach show a long warm season. Highs climb from about 77°F in April to 83°F in May, then peak near 89°F in July and August, with lows around 77°F on midsummer nights. Summer is also the wettest stretch, with rain falling on roughly 12 to 14 days a month from June through September. Spring and fall offer a drier balance: October averages a high of 80°F with about 10 wet days, and April sees only about 7. Winter stays mild, with January highs around 65°F and lows near 49°F, and snow essentially never falls. For time off the beach, the Willie Brown Trail lies about 9.7 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Jacksonville Beach: Duval Drive #1
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–83°F and lows of 49–70°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Jacksonville Beach, FL weather station, 2.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high49° low
- Feb68° high52° low
- Mar72° high57° low
- Apr77° high63° low
- May83° high70° low
- Jun87° high75° low
- Jul89° high77° low
- Aug89° high77° low
- Sep86° high76° low
- Oct80° high69° low
- Nov73° high60° low
- Dec67° high53° low
Nearby
- Willie Brown TrailHiking9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
